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science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

Racism, misogyny prompt American Ornithological Society renaming of birds

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Racism, misogyny prompt American Ornithological Society renaming of birds

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science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

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Racism, misogyny prompt American Ornithological Society renaming of birds - UPI.com

The American Ornithological Society said Wednesday it will change all English bird names currently named after people. AOS said it's being done to change naming conventions clouded by racism and misogyny.

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I’m curious what the ulterior motive for renaming birds could be?
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  Obviously it’s about globalist world domination plot
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  To sell new bird guide editions, obviously.
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    Calm down there Alex Jones

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